The Value of a Case

The value of a case is largely determined by the area in which it is filed, as well as by the severity of the injuries involved. A jury in a large city such as New York City or San Francisco might issue a much larger sum of money than a jury in a small town. In general, juries can be very inconsistent with their rulings.

To determine a fair settlement, one most consider the strength of the case and amount of negligence involved; the severity of the injury and the time frame it will impact; the local practice; the strength of relationship between the accident and injury; the extent to which the defendant acted badly, the amount of insurance; the skills of the lawyer; and how desperately the injured would like to settle the case.

In addition to these, there are many subjective elements which factor into the equation. The sympathy of the jury; the appearance, demeanor, and likability of the injured; perceptions and prejudices; and jury composition are all important.

Placing a monetary value on your injury is very difficult. There are some cases which are considered more valuable than others. For instance, a motorcycle case is likely to result in high damage awards as the injuries tend to be very serious and significant time for recovery is needed. If the motorcyclist was not at fault, awards will typically cover medical bills, lost wages, and suffering. However, there is no set formula for determining the amount.

If you have been seriously injured in an accident, contact a Rhinelander personal injury lawyer at Habush Habush & Rottier today by calling 1-800-369-5900.